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Guitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout: BOSS Blues Driver BD-2 Review
Featured, Guitar, Guitar Gear Reviews, Guitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout, Guitar Pedal and Multi-FX Reviews
The 6th and final chapter of my Guitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout series. Before we start, a recap of the situation so far…… After being spoilt with fantastic overdriven amps in the past, (Marshalls, Oranges, and last but not least my Cornford Roadhouse 30 combo), I decided to simplify my setup, and instead of using the…
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Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Review: Worth it in 2026?
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Review. Is this the best affordable Les Paul you can buy? Before we get into it, let’s look at the Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s specs. The Les Paul™ Standard 60s models from Epiphone’s new Inspired by Gibson™ Collection recreate the sound of 1960s era Les Pauls. Featuring a classic…
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BOSS Katana 50 Guitar Amplifier Review
The BOSS Katana 50 Guitar Amplifier IS the best guitar-related purchase I’ve ever made. Why? Let me explain. Is the BOSS Katana 50 loud enough to gig with? The question that everyone’s asking. Simple answer… ABSOLUTELY!. That’s on the 50W mode, clean channel, gain just less than half, volume the same, and master maxed. In…
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Goa : A Lesson In Life – Second Edition. Out NOW!
A BIG day! Originally realised back in 2017. My debut book, Goa : A Lesson in Life receives a long-overdue edit, professional cover, long-lost images, and an extra chapter, bringing my story to a close and up to date. So, what’s it all about? Back in August 2006, I visited Goa, India. A trip that…
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The Sound of Lytham: How Technology Shapes an Unforgettable Festival Experience
Lytham Festival isn’t just about the music—it’s about the atmosphere, the energy, and the seamless experience that keeps thousands of attendees coming back year after year. Behind the scenes, cutting-edge technology ensures that everything runs smoothly, from security and communication to immersive audio and dazzling stage effects. Precision in Communication A festival the size of…
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Tips to Ensure Your Music Lessons Are a Success in 2025
Whether you are learning an instrument for the first time or are returning to the hobby, taking music lessons can- and should- be a huge commitment. Simply attending the lessons alone is unlikely to make you a maestro of your chosen instrument. Then, here are some of the steps you can take to ensure your…
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How to Play Jazz Using Chord Families
The use of chord families to play jazz is a great tool to understand and use. Just the understanding of chord families in a jazz context can really help us improve our playing, particularly our comping and improvising. There is a reason why the same chords keep showing up together in many different songs. Most…
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The 6 Best Microphones For Recording Acoustic Guitar
You might have the best, most beautiful sounding acoustic guitar but still get crappy recordings. Nothing is more frustrating. No, the problem might not be your mic placement. You’ve probably already mastered how to record acoustic guitar, so don’t start questioning your engineering skills. And your recording space could be treated perfectly. You see, the…
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5 Acoustic Guitar Recording Tips you Have to Know
Acoustic guitar is one of the first things aspiring engineers take a shot at recording. Considering that the average coat closet and attic contain at least one neglected, dusty acoustic guitar, this isn’t a mystery. This acoustic guitar gets played, and eventually, it becomes subject to microphone experimentation. This is where things become difficult… How…
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Travelling the World as a Musician: How to Guide
Making a living by travelling the world and playing music is one of the toughest things in this modern-day and age we live in. Thanks to the magical thing called the Internet, music is free and easily accessible in most parts of the world. This is exactly why people don’t have time and patience to…
